Median Income $51,250

32% lower than US avg

Home Value $80,800

71% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 5.7%

83% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.2%

25% higher than US avg

Unemployment 6.6%

83% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 14.0%

13% higher than US avg

How Ferris Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population135

Median Age55.6 yrs

Density69/mi²

Male / Female60% / 40%

Largest GroupWhite 99%

Veterans14.2%

Economy

C+

Median Income$51,250

Per Capita$21,853

Unemployment6.6%

Poverty14.0%

County GDP$824M

Commute27 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$80,800

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units58

Rent Burden25.1%

Health

Obesity40.2%

Uninsured8.1%

Smoking17.6%

Depression25.6%

Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain40.1 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation683 ft (208 m)

Education

Bachelor's+5.7%

High School+75.5%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%

Commute27 min

Broadband54.0%

Libraries8

Is Ferris a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ferris receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ferris offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ferris is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ferris is $80,800, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Ferris experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 23.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Ferris has a population of 135 with a density of 69 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

135

Total Population

People / sq mi

55.6yrs

Median Age

43% above US avg

2.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60%

Female 40%

Race & Ethnicity

Ferris vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ferris vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ferris is $51,250, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Ferris vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$51,250
	32% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$21,853
Avg Weekly Wage	$881
IRS Avg AGI	$72,288

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	6.6%
	83% above US avg
Poverty Rate	14.0%
	13% above US avg
Establishments (County)	412
County GDP	$824M

Business (County)

Restaurants	37
Healthcare	25
Retail	63
Manufacturing	19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,612
	3% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	27.1 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ferris is $80,800, 71% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$80,800
	71% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	25.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	92.6%
Housing Units	58
Median Year Built	1956

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,612
	3% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.47%

In Ferris, 40.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.1% of residents lack health insurance. 17.6% are current smokers. 25.6% report depression. 25.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ferris vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.2%
	25% above US avg
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart Disease	6.1%
High Blood Pressure	32.6%
Asthma	11.2%
COPD	8.0%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.6%
	26% above US avg
Binge Drinking	20.0%
Physical Inactivity	25.0%
Depression	25.6%
Mental Distress	20.2%
Physical Distress	14.1%
Short Sleep	36.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.1%
Uninsured	8.1%
	6% below US avg
Primary Care	1:3,480
Dentists	1:2,874
Mental Health	1:464
Checkup Rate	75.3%
Dental Visits	61.3%
Premature Death	7,758/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.1/10
Exercise Access	55.6%
Healthcare Facilities	25

Ferris has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.8°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	40.1 inches
	6% above US avg
Snowfall	23.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	683 ft (208 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density	69/sq mi
Coordinates	40.4695°N, 91.1683°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	17067

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50-point margin. 54.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%

D 24.1%

Winner: Republican by 50 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	5.7%
	83% below US avg
High School+	75.5%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.34

F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	69/sq mi
Total Area	2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	54.0%
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	25
Restaurants	37
Retail Stores	63

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	27.1 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Ferris, IL

How Ferris Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Ferris a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Ferris vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Ferris vs U.S. Average

Income: Ferris vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Ferris vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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